[Comments, Content] Sponsored Comments: Is the Web About to Get Uglier?

” The idea was to generate a little awareness and build relationships with journalists and bloggers by commenting on articles where the client had an expertise. Though the idea has evolved to look more like DIY media relations , it still is pretty viable…if you know how to comment well. We evolved as comments became the next big thing. Sponsored Comments?

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JEFF KORHAN

AUGUST 19, 2013

[Comments, Content] Responding to Positive Web Comments

Why does the concern for managing negative web comments overshadow the practice of skillfully responding to positive comments? Positive comments are the seeds of conversations and the beginnings of new relationships. You’ve Received a Comment: What’s Next? The first thing that should come to mind when receiving any comment is what to do next.

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PROBLOGGER[Comments, Content] Thinking of Quitting Blogging? The Tale of One Blogger Who Did (and What Happened Next!)

One of the top blogs on the web recently discontinued comments , and this came as a surprise to their community. The truth is many of us have struggled with comments over the years on our blogs. This is one reason why notable marketer Seth Godin discontinued comments on his blog way back in 2006. Commenting Communities Must Be Managed. Want to leave a comment?

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DANNY BROWN

AUGUST 7, 2014

[Comments, Content] Blog Comments, Digital Universes, and the Future of Social Conversations

This led to a few direct results: The blogger would be seen as an “authority figure”, since the ability to spark conversation meant his or her thoughts were worth listening to and debating; Commenters could share their thoughts and, by adding extra value to the conversation, potentially increase awareness and interest in their own blogs or social footprints.

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SPIN SUCKS

JULY 29, 2015

[Comments, Content] Four Ways to Keep Content Fresh

Do you know the story of how BlendTec used Will It Blend to keep content fresh about industrial-strength blenders? Keep Content Fresh. To help us tell their stories, we do a few things to stay creative and keep content fresh: Subscribe to SmartBrief. I’m a big, big fan of the SmartBrief newsletters. There are a lot of content ideas in there. Read the comments.

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MR. RYAN CONNORS

JULY 22, 2013

[Comments, Content] Why I Only Use Disqus To Comment

All bloggers want as many people to comment on their post as possible. There are many commenting systems around today, but I only choose to use Disqus. Disqus is a commenting system, which allows readers to make comments on any blog post that has Disqus installed. Users are required to have a Disqus account and login in order to make any comments. Spam Comments.

Tweet Recent comment count on Facebook brand pages is going up, just proving that now, people accept social media as an effective method of communicating with their brand and entering a conversation. These comments can obviously be both positive and negative and can suddenly spring up in quantities if your update has a viral potential. A lot of brands on Facebook, like Coca-Cola or Disney, have a very large user base of loyal fans and in recent past they have received up to 2000 comments per post. How to Handle Fans’ Feedback on Your Facebook Page.
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For the last four and a half years, I’ve primarily used the Livefyre Comments system for conversations after each post. It’s no surprise my usage of Livefyre lasted so long – after all, I’ve written numerous times about how their service is second-to-none , and how their social integration is bringing content creators one step closer to closing the loop on the fragmentation of social conversations. Hence the decision to go with hybrid comments here, using a mix of Google+ Comments and Inline Comments. The Medium Approach to Comments.
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Today Facebook announced new changes at their f8 conference. There is always a lot of hoopla and excitement associated with this annual event, though I’ll reserve my comments for later. Thus far this week we’ve discussed Facebook Subscribers and Smart Lists - both of which in my opinion are favorable enhancements for social networking and marketing. Today’s topic is a feature that could work for you, or against you – unless you are prepared for it. As of yesterday, anyone can comment on your Facebook page. So, love those comments.
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[Comments, Content] Why I Don’t Want You to Come Back to My Blog Post After You Comment

One of the things that continues to intrigue me when it comes to content is how we interact with each other after reading a post. I’ve shared various thoughts on how I see digital conversations evolving , and how we need to close the loop more on making the experience the best it can be for everyone involved – blogger, reader, subscriber or occasional visitor. Due to a change in how readers consume content and how they discuss it afterward (and, more specifically, where they discuss it), many bloggers have decided to switch off blog comments altogether. Simple.
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Content on this blog is meant to be a learning experience for readers of this blog and brands alike. The post today was written by Barrett Crites who was originally involved in the Facebook conversation with Fair Oaks Farms. You can learn more about how to deal with negative social media comments here > 5 Tips to Dealing with Negative FacebookComments. When staring down the barrel of a negative comment, brands have to choose whether to embrace or delete. But deleting comments and blocking users is like gas to a fire. And fire spreads.
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